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Pucallpa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

capital city of Ucayali, Peru

About Pucallpa

Most of the transport to Pucallpa is done on the Ucayali River. It is the second most important river port in the Amazon (behind Iquitos). The Federico Basadrees highway is the main center of land transportation, and connects the northwest of the city with the Captain Rolden International Airport.

Top Attractions in Pucallpa

Explore the best things to see and do in Pucallpa:

  • Animal Park
  • Parque Natural
  • Recreation Center
  • Yarinacocha beaches

Where to Eat in Pucallpa

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Chez Maggy
  • 🍴Mijanos
  • 🍴Parilladas Orlandos
  • 🍴Portal Chicken
  • 🍴Restaurant Anaconda
  • 🍴Restaurante Vegetariano

Where to Stay in Pucallpa

  • 🏨Hostal Delfines
  • 🏨Hostal Richard
  • 🏨Hotel Happy Day
  • 🏨Hotel Los Gavilanes

Pucallpa Travel Guide Sections

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